County to vacate right of way in Ralston

RITZVILLE – County commissioners held a 15-minute public hearing Monday, Mar. 15, regarding vacation of a portion of streets and alleys within the original town of Ralston.

County Engineer Scott Yaeger said notices had been posted at the locations 20 days prior to the public hearing.

A notice of public hearing published Feb. 24 and Mar. 3 in the Journal included the written description of the streets and alleys to be vacated.

A couple of local residents had questions answered during the public hearing.

"I find the general condition of the described streets and alleys is an unopened right of wa...